English Explanatory Dictionary

fire alarm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An electromechanical or electronic bell, klaxon, chime, horn, speaker, strobe light or other device which warns people in a building etc. of a possible fire or other condition requiring evacuation.
  2. The sound or other warning made by a fire alarm.
  3. An emergency response to a fire by the fire department with manpower and equipment.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fire alarm.wav

Word forms

fire alarm fire alarms

Etymology

From fire + alarm.

Derived words

fire alarm horn fire alarm pull station fire alarm system pull the fire alarm
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